Latex: White latex is used as an anti-pruritic and as a medication for sores, by the Guyana Patamona.

Leaf: Juice from macerated leaves is applied to cuts and bruises as an antiseptic, by the Guyana Patamona. Macerated leaves are used as a poultice for abscesses, by the Guyana Patamona.

Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017